Friends of Codorus State Park

05/31/2026

🛶 PADDLE FOR THE PARK
​Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9AM to Noon

📝 Registration Fee: $20
Kids 13 and under: $10 - must be accompanied by a parent.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Link in the comments.

😎 Join us for the next Paddle for the Park event at Codorus State Park!
Bring your kayak, canoe or paddle board to explore the lake and visit up to five docks to play a round of 'Go Fish'!
🃏 Each paddler will start with a hand of cards and travel to as many docks as possible in the allotted time to try to gather the best 'Go Fish' hand.

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the best hand, and multiple giveaways will be provided from our sponsors.

🚫 No refunds. Rain date: July 19, 2026

05/30/2026

💀 Deadline for last year's campers to reserve their site is Monday, June 1, for Codorus Trick or Treat. If you don't make your reservation by the end of that day, you will forfeit the site you had last year. If the deadline has passed and you still want to reserve a site, you must call us on June 15.

📂JUNE 15! All remaining sites will be open to anyone to reserve for this year's Codorus Trick or Treat.

📞 Be sure to call 717-476-1630 right at 9AM and leave a message if no one picks up.

🏃‍♂️ All calls are returned in the order they are received. Sites go super fast!!!

👀 Be sure to read all reservation details at: https://www.codorusfriends.org/campers.html. This isn't your typical camping experience!

P.S. This is only in reference to participating sites in C and D loops. A and B loop reservations are made as usual through the DCNR website, although, A loop is currently closed for upgrades. No date has been set yet for the opening of A loop.

05/29/2026

LAST DAY for Early Bird Tickets! $13 per car today.... beginning June 1, it will be still a low $15 for all day of fun!!
A celebration of outdoor fun, environmental education, good food, live music and local craft artisans overlooking the beautiful Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11am - 6pm and
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11am - 5pm
No refunds or exchanges. No re-entry.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR TICKETS. (Limited cell service at the park.)
📍 Main Launch off Sinsheim Road, Codorus State Park Bandshell
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What is planned for the event:
• Kid’s Zone
• New Parachute Launcher
• Local Bands
• Axe Throwing
• Interactive Nature Exhibits
• Outdoor Games
• Ryan the Bug Man
• Fun in the Dirt and Sand
• Camp Challenges
• Fishing
• Dunk Tank
• Obstacle Course
• Local Craft Artisans
• Food Vendors
AND SO MUCH MORE!

05/27/2026

Experience Codorus Outdoors and see all of our critters!! On June 13th and 14th our visitors will get to visit with Ryan the Bug Man, Reptile Smiles. Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, Reptile Invasion, West Shore Wildlife Center, Keys to Bees and more!
The last week is coming up to buy discounted tickets at $13. After June 1, $15 per car! Still a deal for all day fun outdoors!! In addition to critters, critters, critters..... games for kids of all ages, American history of our local area celebrating 250 America, craft show, vendor sponsors and food trucks to purchase lunch, dinner or snacks! See you at Codorus State Park, Main Boat Launch off Sinsheim Road, Hanover!!

05/25/2026

Commemorating Memorial Day
🔹 This Memorial Day, we have a chance for thoughtful reflection as we honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation at the Veterans Memorial Grounds in Codorus State Park.
🔹 Open to the public now through October 31 from 8am to sunset daily and again on Veterans Day, Nov 11.
🔹 Learn the story behind this special tribute by visiting: https://www.codorusfriends.org/veterans-memorial.html.
🔹 And if you'd like to volunteer to help maintain this memorial, email us at [email protected], or call 717-451-3635.

05/24/2026

Notice from the park...

UPDATE: The Stalkers of the Shore: Great Blue Herons program for today (5/23) has been canceled as well. All other programs for Memorial Day weekend will occur rain or shine.

Due to the weather, the Geocaching 101 program is canceled for today.

05/23/2026

A celebration of outdoor fun, environmental education, good food, live music and local craft artisans overlooking the beautiful Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11am - 6pm and
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11am - 5pm
🌂 RAIN or SHINE
🎟 $15 Per Car Admission
🐦 Early Bird Special $13 PER CAR when purchased online in advance. $13 early bird pricing will end June 1, 2026.
Tickets on sale NOW and at the gate the day of the event.
No refunds or exchanges. No re-entry.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR TICKETS. (Limited cell service at the park.)
📍 Main Launch off Sinsheim Road, Codorus State Park Bandshell

🌳🦅🪳🐍🌲👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏸🎣🪁⚽️🎵
What is planned for the event:
• Kid’s Zone
• New Parachute Launcher
• Local Bands
• Axe Throwing
• Interactive Nature Exhibits
• Outdoor Games
• Ryan the Bug Man
• Fun in the Dirt and Sand
• Camp Challenges
• Fishing
• Dunk Tank
• Obstacle Course
• Local Craft Artisans
• Food Vendors
AND SO MUCH MORE! Want to SPONSOR this fun?

Links below for information and tickets!

05/22/2026

Check it out!

05/21/2026

Experience Codorus Outdoors is an educational weekend, lots of fun, games, history, food, AND music!! See our local talent Wesley Spangler and Marshall Stone on Saturday, June 13 and Dave Gates and Steve Doemland on Sunday, June 14. Come, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the sun, beautiful lake views and music! $15 per car. Link for tickets is below.

05/19/2026

Crafts, Crafts, crafts... join us at Experience Codorus Outdoors for a great day of outdoor fun for the whole family! June 13, 11-6 and/or June 14, 11-5. Vendors will add to our outdoor festivities with crushed glass art, 3d items, hair tinsel, embroidered jean jackets, decorative deer antler wall art, crochet stuffed animals, suncatchers, jewelry, dog treats, soaps, potted plants, oil paintings on canvas, fishing lures, ceramics, birdhouses and much much more!
Information for tickets, in the comments below!